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- 1500 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN 55082
About Dr. Schaefer
Paul T. Schaefer, MD practices sports medicine in Stillwater, MN. Paul is a 2009 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Paul is also listed as specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,294 services to 629 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174767123.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (651) 439-1234
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 CURVE CREST BLVD W
Stillwater, MN 55082
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sports Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Bone
- Bone Bruise
- Stress fracture
Bone injuries
- Stress Fracture Of The Spine
Chest and torso
- Bruised Ribs
Elbow & Arm
Foot & Ankle
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Heel pain
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Turf toe
Foot and ankle
- Foot Arch Pain
- Heel Spurs
- Peroneal Tendonitis
Hand & Wrist
Hand and wrist
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
Hip & Thigh
- Groin Strain
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Muscle strain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Hernia
Joint injuries
- Dislocated Kneecap
Joint pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Water On The Knee
Knee
Lower Leg
- Pulled Calf Muscle
- Shin Splints
Muscle and tendon injuries
- Charley Horse In Thigh
- Hip Pain and Tightness
Nerve pain
Pediatric & Teen Sports
- Little League Elbow
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Sever's Disease
Shoulder
- Bicep tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
Shoulder injuries
- Clavicle pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Spine & Back
Sports health
- Athlete Low Energy and Overtraining
Sprains and tears
- High Ankle Sprain
- PCL tear
- Torn LCL
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Concussion protocol
- Joint injections
- PRP therapy
- Ultrasound-guided injections
Bracing and support
- Patellar Taping
Consultations
- Sports Injury Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Compartment Pressure Testing
- Joint Ultrasound
Exams & Clearance
- Return-To-Play Clearance
- Sports physical
Injections
- Bursa injection
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
Injections & Pain Relief
- Bursa Aspiration And Injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Fluid Drainage
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nerve Hydrodissection
- Trigger Point Injections
Injury management
- Splinting and temporary casting
Pain management
- Knee Nerve Ablation
Performance & Assessment
- Injury Prevention Screening
- Lactate Threshold Testing
- Running Gait Analysis
- VO2 Max Testing
Performance and testing
- DEXA Body Composition Scan
- Professional Bike Fitting
- Resting Metabolic Rate Test
- Running Form Coaching
Recovery therapy
- Hyperbaric Oxygen For Sports Injury
- Whole Body Cryotherapy
Regenerative & Advanced Therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Stem Cell Therapy For Joints
- Tenex Procedure
Regenerative medicine
- Stem Cell Injections For Joint Pain
Rehab & Recovery
- Active release technique
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Exercise Prescription
- Muscle Scraping
- Sports Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
Support & Bracing
- Custom Knee Bracing
- Custom orthotics
- Custom Walking Boot Fitting
- Foot Casting
- Kinesio Taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,294 services · 629 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
85 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
77 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint | Imaging | 76881 |
22 | As often as other peers in Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
679 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
206 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
88 | More often than most peers in Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 6
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Schaefer's specialty?
Dr. Schaefer is a sports medicine doctor in Stillwater, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer is listed at 1500 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN 55082. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Schaefer?
The number on file is (651) 439-1234. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schaefer?
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier is 1174767123. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schaefer's medical education?
Dr. Schaefer attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schaefer have?
Dr. Schaefer has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Schaefer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schaefer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of joint and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Schaefer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Schaefer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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